hotwire 352 Report post Posted March 27, 2016 ^^^^ Are you using a spanner/ratchet? If so - try a rattle gun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted March 27, 2016 (edited) ^^^^ Are you using a spanner/ratchet? If so - try a rattle gun Thanks for the reply. I can't get the impact in there because I can't get the wheel off, it's been done up with air! Edited March 27, 2016 by M3AN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted March 27, 2016 You'll be farting against thunder trying to do that with the wheel on. Use a power bar to release the wheel nuts. I find this frequently on AA callouts when some muppet has over tightened the wheel nuts - yesterday infact 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted March 27, 2016 E30s. The M10 cars had a single piece welded at the front to support the radiator. Did other cars, perhaps specifically the 6-pot ones, have a bolt-in (and therefore detachable) radiator mounting bracket? I vaguely recall someone saying they did. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted March 27, 2016 Plastic clip on mounts on the chassis rails the radiator sits in, with plastic bolt on clamp / bracket that holds the top Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted March 27, 2016 Plastic clip on mounts on the chassis rails the radiator sits in, with plastic bolt on clamp / bracket that holds the top I was thinking about the metal frame that the top plastic parts fit into - the part that sits between the headlights? On M10-powered cars this is spot welded into place but I recall something about there were some models that had this bolted in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted March 27, 2016 Pretty sure it's welded in in all them. Some people have modified them to make them bolt in. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted March 27, 2016 Pretty sure it's welded in in all them. Some people have modified them to make them bolt in. I wondered if that might be the case. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted April 6, 2016 FL E30 316 - noisy diff at <170000km. Serious, or is a change of gear oil likely to sort it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted April 6, 2016 FL E30 316 - noisy diff at <170000km. Serious, or is a change of gear oil likely to sort it? Noisy whilst driving straight or on hard lock left and/or right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted April 6, 2016 Noisy whilst driving straight or on hard lock left and/or right? Just... noisy. To be honest, I don't know, but I suspect while driving straight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted April 6, 2016 New oil is unlikely to quieten it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted April 6, 2016 Are you sure it's not a wheel bearing? The 2 noisy E30 ones I've heard, did NOT alter in sound when cornering, just with road speed. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted April 6, 2016 Are you sure it's not a wheel bearing? The 2 noisy E30 ones I've heard, did NOT alter in sound when cornering, just with road speed. My thoughts as well. Raise it and drive it on axle stands or a hoist. Check using a stethoscope 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted April 9, 2016 where can i source locally alloy radiators? particularly for a e28. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted April 22, 2016 where can i source locally alloy radiators? particularly for a e28. this may be the radiator supplier you are looking for... I've no experience with them. If you use the search bicycle you may find threads indicating Bimmersporters outcomes with Fenix radiators. HTH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kepes 231 Report post Posted May 2, 2016 Buying a motor.... do they have a 'shelf life?' I'm thinking about buying a M20B27 for the block but being a student living in a place with no garage it'll be sitting for a few years. Will it be okay to use ? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkonsta1 109 Report post Posted May 4, 2016 Is it complete engine? Use preservation oil. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrambler 7 Report post Posted May 5, 2016 Does anyone know where to get the rubber bit of hose that screws into the Clutch slave on the E30? (preferably not from over seas if possible) looks like this http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/ss_clutch_lines/SLAVE_E36325.jpg Also bought a slave cylinder from repco but doesn't seem to have the rod in it. Does anyone know where to get the rod? Or is there anything I need to watch out for if I make one up? I'd probably need the measurement of one if anyone can help out. Thanks in advance http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/slamb333/2010-04-30_063146_bleeder.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted June 12, 2016 I'm going through potential causes for the sad lack of brmm-brmm our 320d is experiencing. I don't think it is the fuel rail pressure sensor as removing that should see the car reconfigure into a default mode; unplugging it made no difference whatsoever. The in-tank fuel pump on our 320d Touring is located under the rear seat on the right side. Lift the seat base and there is a rubber mat; under this is a round metal panel secured by 4 nuts. Under that you can see the top of the fuel pump. How much noise does the in-tank fuel pump make? There is no aubible sound when listening through the rear seat, but remove the seat and there is a distinct 'hum' (as opposed to a buzz or whirr). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted June 13, 2016 I'm going through potential causes for the sad lack of brmm-brmm our 320d is experiencing. I don't think it is the fuel rail pressure sensor as removing that should see the car reconfigure into a default mode; unplugging it made no difference whatsoever. The in-tank fuel pump on our 320d Touring is located under the rear seat on the right side. Lift the seat base and there is a rubber mat; under this is a round metal panel secured by 4 nuts. Under that you can see the top of the fuel pump. How much noise does the in-tank fuel pump make? There is no aubible sound when listening through the rear seat, but remove the seat and there is a distinct 'hum' (as opposed to a buzz or whirr). normally fairly quiet . but I do have a spare diesel one if you need Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted June 13, 2016 normally fairly quiet . but I do have a spare diesel one if you need It's certainly quiet. I'll do a voltage test on it and see what it's up to, but my suspicion is that it could be the high pressure pump which has decided to call it a day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted June 13, 2016 It's certainly quiet. I'll do a voltage test on it and see what it's up to, but my suspicion is that it could be the high pressure pump which has decided to call it a day. After only 5, 000, 000 Km, they dont make them like they used to 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrambler 7 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 Does anyone know what the long bolt on the M52 Alternator is? I've lost mine. http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/BMW-3-Series-E46/56-ELEC-Alternator_Replacement/images_small/pic16.jpg Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 Does anyone know what the long bolt on the M52 Alternator is? I've lost mine. http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/BMW-3-Series-E46/56-ELEC-Alternator_Replacement/images_small/pic16.jpg Cheers M10x125, I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
